Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Manns Choice (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manns Choice, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, ensure accurate incident reporting, and maintain clear radio communication with responding units.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with computer systems and maps, and the ability to operate under high-stress conditions; overtime and shift work are common, with benefits varying by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire communications training may be required for certain postings.
• Entry-level instruction provided by some employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manns Choice, PA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, ensure accurate incident reporting, and maintain clear radio communication with responding units.

The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with computer systems and maps, and the ability to operate under high-stress conditions; overtime and shift work are common, with benefits varying by agency.